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Cloudera adds GPU acceleration to Apache Spark 4.1 pipelines
Featured • Big Data

Cloudera adds GPU acceleration to Apache Spark 4.1 pipelines

21 minutes ago

The new feature could cut Spark job runtimes by up to 4x, easing cloud bills for firms running data-heavy AI and analytics workloads.

Sean Mitchell
SEAN MITCHELL Publisher

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IT Industry

AI insurance sales pilot launched in Japanese dealerships

The trial could ease staffing pressure and compliance burdens for Japanese dealers as they sell insurance alongside cars in live showrooms.

about 2 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Property Market

Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors

Stronger leasing and higher occupancy in Jakarta's offices, malls and warehouses signal a broad property recovery despite cautious pricing.

about 7 hours ago · Mark Tarre
Financial institutions

BitGo Korea wins VASP approval for institutional custody

South Korean institutions gain a locally registered custody option as the regulator clears BitGo Korea to serve them under strict compliance rules.

about 7 hours ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
IT Industry

DP World opens Johor warehouse in Southeast Asia push

The new site gives manufacturers and retailers extra cross-border storage capacity near Singapore as DP World expands its Southeast Asia network.

about 8 hours ago · Mark Tarre
Productivity

Rockwell Automation spotlights Thailand manufacturing trends

Manufacturers are weighing digitalisation, AI and cybersecurity as Thailand's factories face labour shortages, cost pressure and tighter sustainability goals.

about 10 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Global Office

JLL launches new office grade for Shanghai premium towers

Occupiers in Shanghai are increasingly paying up for offices that offer stronger tenant experience and flexibility, as JLL redraws the top-tier market.

about 10 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Investigation

How loop engineering is changing coding

By focusing on evidence and small reversible changes, loop engineering could curb costly AI coding mistakes before they reach production.

about 2 months ago • 8 min read
Explainer: How loop engineering is changing coding

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